I feel down

[Anonymous]

Well Ashlynn’s reflux is acting up again. She has a had at least one major reflux episode every day since Friday and is not wanting to eat her entire bottle. Her Gi called me back today and wants to put her back on Periactin 3 times a a day but increase the dose to 1.7ml. I really do not want to do this since she is more active and alert being off this med. But I also do not want her to continue to vomiting her entire meal after eating. It seems everything is starting all over again. When will this maddness end. I love her so dearly, but I do not want to over medicate her on all of thes meds. At what age does reflux flare up again? Is this the age. She is getting ready to turn 6 months on the 3rd.

Ashlynn 6-3-07 reflux since birth

Nexium 20mg

Erythro 2.03x’s a day

Periactin 1.7 3 times a day (agian do I really nede to do this)

Danika 11-3-05 Happy toddler no reflux what so ever

stcwatt2007-11-21 15:23:03

[Anonymous]

For us reflux flared up when she was teething and this would be the time for Ashlynn to start teething (if there are no teeth yet). I know how you feel and believe me I’ve complained plenty of times on here that Ariella’s still on meds and no change in dose or chance of weaning off is in sight. Hang in there. You’ve gotta do what you’ve gotta do to keep her comfortable. Good luck.

[Anonymous]

It’s common to have ups and downs with reflux. You could always wait it out a few days and see if things improve before you start the Periactin again.

My son was a puker and I fully understand the frustration. He puked at least one entire feeding every day and most days it was several feedings. I used to wonder how he could possibly grow with throwing up so much what he ate, but he did stay on curve with his growth. Is her weight gain ok?

I don’t know much about Nexium, but I do know that most doctors under dose our babies when it comes to PPI meds. Could she need a higher dose of Nexium. Not wanting to eat is often a sign that reflux pain is returning.

Teething is of course a possiblity (like Marianna said). My son would drink only the bare minimum (just enough to quench his thirst) when he was teething and many moms here have said their baby’s reflux worsened during teething.

I hope things improve soon.

[Anonymous]

I’m sorry to hear you’re feeling down! I know how frustrating the reflux roller coaster can be! Sarah was 6 months old the first time we had to increase her med. dosage. It was due to teething. After trying every teething remedy known to man, mylanta was the only thing that calmed her down. I increased her PPI slightly and it made all the difference! Good luck! I hope things improve soon!

[Anonymous]

Thanks girls. Ashlynn is doing good. I am starting to think that Ash is teething, she chewing on everything and drooling like crazy. My oldest lo did not get her first tooth until she was 8 1/2 months old. Does reflux flare up with everyteething episode. I gave her periactin since the dr told me to restart it. No major reflux episode’s this week. Oh once at Daycare but they feed her 6oz and then tired to feed her again 2 hours after she ate. Hello we do not do this . So far since Tuesday she has done great. She loves playing in the saucer and starting to do a little more cooing. Yea!

Hope everyone had a happy Turkey day.

Again Thanks for the words of encougement

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